CME Group Inc. (CME) Institutional Ownership
Q1 2026 13F Data|Updated 2026-06-13
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Institutional ownership increased this quarter (+3.31 pp), with a relatively well-distributed shareholder base.
Institutional Ownership89.7%$87.7B total value · ▲ +3.31 pp vs prior quarter
Can exceed 100% due to securities lending, short interest, and reporting timing differences.
Smart Money Score54 / 100Neutral
Based on ownership concentration, fund quality, buying/selling activity, conviction signals, and institutional trend.
Institutions & Flow1,741 holders+79 net flow (+227 / -148)
AI Insights & Key Takeaways
- Positive Institutional Flow (+79)
- Top 10 holders control 40.0% of institutional value
- No Insider Signal
Top Institutional Holders of CME
Ranked by reported Q1 2026 13F market value
Top 10 Holders
40.0%
Top 25 Holders
56.8%
Share of total reported institutional value in CME held by the largest 10 / 25 filers.
| # | Institution | Shares Held | Market Value | QoQ Change | Ownership % | % of Fund |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BlackRock, Inc. | 31.4M | $9.29B | +1.2% | 8.668% | 0.16% |
| 2 | VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 23.4M | $6.90B | — | 6.441% | 0.17% |
| 3 | STATE STREET CORP | 16.1M | $4.74B | -0.5% | 4.425% | 0.16% |
Quarterly Institutional Activity
Filings activity in CME during Q1 2026, grouped by how each filer changed its position.
CME Institutional Ownership by Quarter
8 quarters of 13F filings · Δ columns show change vs prior quarter
| Quarter | Inst. Holders | Δ Holders | Ownership % | Δ Ownership | Total 13F Value | Δ Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | 1,741 | +4.8% | 89.73% | +3.31 pp | $87.75B | +3.8% |
| Q4 2025 | 1,662 | +4.6% | 86.42% | 0.94 pp | $84.50B | 1.1% |
| Q3 2025 | 1,589 | 0.9% | 87.36% | +1.39 pp | $85.43B | +1.6% |
| Q2 2025 | 1,604 | +5.1% | 85.97% | +1.59 pp | $84.07B | +1.9% |
| Q1 2025 | 1,526 | +6.9% | 84.38% | +14.21 pp | $82.51B | +20% |
| Q4 2024 | 1,428 |
CME — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying CME stock.
What percentage of CME is owned by institutions?
Based on Q1 2026 13F filings, institutional ownership of CME Group Inc. stands at 89.7%, held across 1,741 reporting institutions.
Who is the largest institutional holder of CME?
BlackRock, Inc. is the largest reported institutional holder of CME, with approximately 31,448,257 shares worth $9.29B as of Q1 2026.
Is CME a hedge fund favorite?
No marquee "smart money" managers (Berkshire, Burry, ARK, Tiger Global, Pershing Square, Baupost, etc.) currently appear among the top 25 institutional holders of CME.
What is CME's Smart Money Score?
Our composite Smart Money Score for CME is 54 out of 100 (Neutral). It combines net institutional buying activity, ownership shift, marquee investor presence, and holder-count growth.